Eighth Grade Windham Team Prevails Against Wescott 46-37

Middle School Basketball - Eighth Grade Boys

January 14, 2009

By David Field

 

Wescott's number 21 tries to draw a charge on Shawn Francoeur but to no avail. Francoeur got the basket and finished with a total six points. David Field photo. 

 

Windham met their season opener opponents and defeated them again 46-37 at Windham Middle School.  Christian Coons took the opening tip off for the Eagles.  He was joined by Joe Francoeur, Isaac Gurney, Jake Perry and Tom McGowan.  This group put together a strong first quarter to lead 15-7. 

 

Colby Waterhouse defends against Wescott's "big man" David Field photo.

 

Coming out in the second were Calvin Field, Jordin Allen, Colby Waterhouse, Shawn Francoeur and Dylan Weisser.  This group also had a strong performance and managed to hold Wescott to 7 points while scoring 11 of their own. 

 

Calvin Field defends against Wescott's point guard. Field was the Eagle's top scorer with nine points. David Field photo

 

In the third quarter, Wescott wasn’t going away.  After the coach was called for a technical, the team put together a string of baskets and forced turnovers to gain ground on the Eagles.  Wescott out-scored the Eagles 13-5. 

 

Isaac Gurney goes up for the layup, gets fouled, makes the basket and follow on free throw shot. David Field photo.

 

In the fourth quarter, the Windham team came together and played hard.  Wescott was trying, but it seemed that Windham had the upper hand.  Even with the score 46-37 and 20 seconds on the clock, Wescott continued full court presses and fouling.  They were also called for an intentional foul to add to the misfortune.

 

Catch the Eagles next Wednesday, January 21, as they travel to Gorham to face the young Rams.